The Jade of the Red Chamber

Chapter 60

For the time being, no matter what the Taishang Emperor thought and how much he turmoiled, after Jia Yuanchun was placed under house arrest, Concubine Wan felt in a bad mood and hurriedly delivered a letter to Prince Zhongshun. "the whole story".

Zhongshun was furious, this Rongguo Mansion was more than a failure!If it wasn't for the fact that Jia's family still has some connections, Wang Ziteng would be a great help to rely on his family to win over Wang's family now!I really want to throw my hands away and ignore him!

Zhongshun had no choice but to go to the old sage frequently to ask An Hao for some information, and secretly pressed Jia's family to bring Wang Ziteng over as soon as possible.It's just that Wang Ziteng is cunning and slippery, he just perfunctory, he doesn't accept gifts, and he only writes trivial things in letters, so people can't grasp it and can't use it as a threat.

Wang Ziteng has always seen it clearly. If he hadn't had this vision, he would probably be like many colleagues from aristocratic families who would not care too much about this emperor who is not too fond of the emperor and has not made any big moves after he succeeded. In his eyes, he still went to flatter the old sage and the loyal prince blindly.It's ridiculous that those who hold their own identities don't open their eyes to take a look: when the emperor succeeded to the throne, the happiest couples quietly disappeared before everyone's eyes. If you search carefully, I'm afraid The grass on the grave is taller than someone!

Wang Ziteng hid the letters from Jia's family and the letter from Lord Zhongshun in the secret compartment, which will be a sharp weapon to save his life and stand in line in the future!It's not that Wang Ziteng didn't want to help the Raja family. The Jia and Wang families have been friends for generations, and these two generations are even more in-laws. At the beginning, Wang Ziteng wrote many letters to persuade Jia Zheng, but his sister was unclear. , this brother-in-law didn't give up too much!Later, Empress Jia lost her baby, and Jia's family went to the doctor in a hurry, and their feet sank even further. Wang Ziteng felt powerless, so he could only try his best to hug himself.

Taking a long breath, Wang Ziteng couldn't help but resent that King Zhongshun was so ambitious, but he didn't have the eyesight to see the situation clearly!It has been more than ten years since he succeeded to the throne, and he has already secured the throne. This one is sincere and powerful, and even cleans up the dissidents. The old ministers who are under attack are those pawns for balancing forces!

Even most of these people have empty shells, and it is good to have half of the real power in their hands. The loyal and obedient prince is so happy, but he can't see these things clearly!I thought this was the third prince who was silent and easy to bully more than ten years ago!Now that there are a bunch of unprogressive old ministers and profit-seeking villains, what are you trying to accomplish together?

Wang Ziteng tossed the tea bowl aside casually. He will return to Beijing to report on his duties in September, so it is better to take this opportunity to show his loyalty to the Holy One.At the beginning, I was tired of being friends with several other families, so this time I must stand on the right team.The few letters in his hand are very useful, and he has to think carefully about how to get them out, not only not to make the Holy Majesty feel that the Wang family is cold, but also to show that the Wang family is completely on the emperor's side!

The word "Chuan" was frowned between the eyebrows, and the deep marks seemed to be carved on the bones. Wang Ziteng rubbed the center of his brows, thinking of these bad things, he couldn't help but envy Lin Ruhai!Lin Ruhai is a pure minister, he has won the trust of the present, and the Rongguo Mansion is upright and separated from the nine clans in-laws. It is said that he has the demeanor of a father and elder brother, and he will definitely be the mainstay of the Lin family in the future!

Thinking back to when Lin Ruhai adopted a son from Gusu as his son at the beginning, he still laughed secretly in his heart that Lin Ruhai's luck was bad. The adopted son from the dilapidated side branch was either unmarried or not successful, how could he compare with his own!I don't want this Lin Zhenyu to be so competitive, she has been admitted to the imperial examination at a young age, and she has a good hand in disciplining her younger siblings. A few days ago, Mrs. Wang Ziteng wrote a letter praising the Lin family's appearance, words and deeds. She didn't want to see her very much, so she wanted to beg for Ren'er, but it was really difficult for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wang, to ask.Wang Ziteng thought of his only son who was still in the northwest military camp, and sighed wryly.

Sister Feng is now fully focused on her two children, especially the younger brother who is not yet a year old. He is very strong and lovable.Sister Feng was raised well when she was pregnant, and Mrs. Xing took care of her. This little baby was born a joyful one, so happy that the big family couldn't keep their mouths open from ear to ear. Even Jia She didn't want to stay with Ji. In the group of concubines, I often compete with Madam Xing to tease my little brother.Sister Feng was worried that Mrs. Xing would imitate the old lady's idea and take her little brother to support her. She didn't want Mrs. Xing to be afraid that it would be a good relationship. , Jia Lian and his wife are very close, just walk a few steps to see it!

In the early spring of this year, there were a lot of transfer arrangements for the officials of the two departments. The household department issued documents: Xi Shuangyou was promoted to a fifth-rank Yuanwailang in the Ministry of War; , This time he was promoted by half a rank; although Gu Qingzhi was not promoted, he was transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the power in his hands was much greater, and he himself was extremely satisfied.

Lin Zhenyu has been at ease in the Imperial Academy for more than a year. This time, she was transferred from a seventh-rank editor to a fifth-rank member Wailang. Although she was promoted to two ranks at once, she was very inconspicuous. Officials below the third rank in the capital are nothing. Second, he went to the Ministry of Industry, where most of the petty officials did not come through serious imperial examinations, and they were in charge of craftsmen and other sidelines that could not be seen by literati families.

Lin Zhenyu was extremely happy. Apart from being better at writing in the Hanlin Academy, he actually did nothing practical. Even if he could not be transferred this time, he would ask his father and Shui Yang to help him get him to do something. It's time to get down to business.In addition to foreign posts, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War are the most suitable places for him to go. I don't want the Holy Majesty to specifically point him to go. Lin Zhenyu wonders if Shui Yang said something in front of his brother.

Coincidentally, Lin Zhenyu filled the vacancy left by his "uncle" Jia Zheng's dismissal!It’s just that the people are different, and obviously the circumstances they get are different. Jia Zheng has been in this position for more than ten years. There is contempt for these aristocratic children who are honored by the family, and more importantly, he himself looks down on them very much, and it is not unpleasant to let him do nothing.

Lin Zhenyu is young, but the actual experience is there. The previous life is more advanced than here. I don’t know how much advanced ideas and productivity. I have seen many real objects and projects on TV and the Internet. Even if Lin Zhenyu doesn’t understand the previous life How things are structured, those simple agricultural tools and water conservancy, at least they can tell the effect and general shape they will achieve.

As for guns and other hot weapons, Lin Zhenyu was a well-behaved boy who studied management and finance in her previous life, but she should not ask for extravagance.And as far as he knows from his father and Shui Yang, this world is obviously different from the Qing Dynasty in his previous life. Although the production level has been close to that of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, even foreigners from overseas do not have powerful firearms in their hands. The firearm technology held by this dynasty is relatively powerful, and it is clear that the generations of the Shui family are not a "magnanimous" dynasty that is peaceful and barbarian. They firmly control these unique technologies and secret recipes in the hands of the court and the royal family. Even fireworks and firecrackers can only be bought in shops directly controlled by the imperial court during the Chinese New Year.

This morning, today, he was extremely happy to get rid of the gloomy look of worrying about the old saint's body a few days ago.When the ministers finished discussing the matter, the sage said with a smile: "Today, I heard that the Taihu Lake area has a large harvest of farming and livestock. Only one area is comparable to the total harvest of southern Jiangsu in previous years. Do you know why?"

All the ministers congratulated the holy god on the great blessing.

Today he laughed heartily and said: "It turned out to be a great contribution from the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Households from the Association!"

It turned out that in the early spring of this year, the Ministry of Industry proposed to integrate grain, livestock, mulberry, and fish into the base pond in the Taihu Lake area. Many officials dismissed it as a joke. Zhou Bing, the left servant, agreed, and withstood the pressure to allocate money.At that time, many officials who knew about it were waiting to see the jokes of Zhou Shilang from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs.

I don't want to have good news coming back to the Holy Lord just now that autumn is here, but it is Taihu Lake Dafeng!It's the busy farming season, and the local officials in Taihu Lake simply estimated the visible harvest, which was more than the total harvest in southern Jiangsu last year!I am very happy today, and this is the only way to have this scene.

Zhou Bing praised his nephew in his heart. It was Lin Zhenyu who proposed the combination of grain, livestock, mulberry and fish in the Taihu Lake area this time. In many places, the method of replanting is still used to wait for the land to return to fertilizer by itself.The minister of the Ministry of Industry was very interested in this idea, and asked a lot of good farming methods, and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry nodded before handing over the booklet.

The Ministry of Households has always been troubled by the affairs of the Ministry of Industry. Every time it builds water conservancy, the Minister of the Ministry of Households has to pull out a beard.

I am very happy today, and ordered the Ministry of Industry to make every effort to promote this matter next year, and to praise the Ministry of Industry.The minister of the Ministry of Industry did not conceal Lin Zhenyu's achievements, but the success of this matter is due to the contribution of the Ministry of Industry, especially Xu Shilang.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is old, and Lin Ruhai has officially taken over the position of the Minister a month ago. At this time, Lin Zhenyu was rewarded vigorously, but he was not cultivated but killed. The Lin family is already a successor. But it is better to work hard in the Ministry of Industry for two years.

Zhou Bing was proud of himself, but he was also worried: he is now the left servant of the household department, and the minister of the household department and the right servant are both capable ministers. To mention the official position, he can only be promoted to another place, and the minister of the Ministry of Rites is about to retire, if he is sent to the Ministry of Rites... Thinking of the "scholars" in the Ministry of Rites who are dying to pick up etiquette classics, Zhou Bing gave a call Shivering, bitterness in the mouth, most of the elation and excitement just now are gone!If Zhenyu hadn't begged him in private, he would not have done it if he doted on his nephew and knew that Zhenyu's words were always reliable!

Zhou Bing glanced at the emperor hesitantly. He had a wish to ask, but he was afraid that the censor would refute it, which would hurt his sister's reputation instead.

Shui Zhan cast a meaningful glance at his younger brother who was standing below with a straight face and a silent expression. He was jealous of Xiao Jiu'er's behavior of becoming less and less dependent on his elder brother. After thinking about it, let him give him the baby. It's just a big gift, just as Zhou Bing doesn't intend to let him out from the household department.

Minister of the Ministry of Industry and others all thank you.

First, I admired the handwriting on the scrolls written by Shangshu Caibo and the imperial pen.

Shui Zhan looked at Zhou Bing, and Zhou Bing was about to ask for help.Today I have smiled and said: "Zhou Qing, I have a gift to reward you!" The expression is quite comfortable.

All the ministers pricked up their ears for a moment, thinking in their hearts what courtesy Zhou Shilang could have?They all knew that since Jinshang said "good manners", it would not be a matter of adding an official. Many people were shocked, thinking that Jinshang now has a son who is about to be old enough to be a concubine. Isn't it true that Zhou Shilang's family has An only girl of the right age?

Zhou Bing also thought about it, and he was even more flustered, thinking that he had never experienced anything in all these years from a poor background to being a second-rank official now, but he was so uneasy even if he never received an award.I feel ruthless in my heart, if I really reward you like this today, even if I lose my official position, I will definitely not let my daughter marry into the emperor's family!I made up my mind, and when I go back, I will beat Zhenyu to vent my shock!

Shui Zhan watched the subtle changes on the faces of the ministers and the envy, jealousy, malice, and joy that he carefully tried to hide from the superior position... he just found it interesting. Perhaps the most interesting thing about this supreme position is that he can see the changes in all living beings in his eyes stop.He knew what these courtiers were thinking. The first prince died early, and now the second son was thirteen, and he was the age of concubine Zhi. After two years of marriage, as the eldest prince, he naturally attracted much attention.But this son is too much like the emperor, he has done a good job on the surface, but his mind is stern and narrow, which is not the temperament to tolerate others.His preferred candidate was never him, so naturally he wouldn't sacrifice his single-handedly selected capable minister for such a son.

Shui Zhan felt that he always treated his sons equally, he was not close to the harem, all the palaces were ruled by the empress, and the empress had no legitimate sons, so it was considered fair.

Shui Zhan paused on purpose, and after seeing enough of the ministers and ministers, he smiled and said: "I have heard about Zhou Qing's search for her relatives and sisters for more than ten years, and her heart is commendable! You have made this contribution, and I will reward you with this kindness." What does Zhou Qing think of rewarding the Zhou family?"

Zhou Bing was overjoyed, and before the censor could speak, he knelt down on the ground, thanking the sage for his great kindness!Zhou Bing was so excited that he didn't know what to do. He only felt that Feng Jun was like this, and he was so heartbroken to repay the king's kindness!

Today, I went to Dayue, so I conferred the title of Mrs. Zhou as the second-rank wife!

Seeing that today's minister is so happy, the ministers are not willing to easily get into trouble with the emperor. Zhou Shilang has no mother and no wife. Although there is no precedent for the imperial order to bestow on his sister, it is humane. Moreover, such an imperial order is very important to Zhou Shilang's official career. It's not very useful, so even though some officials sighed secretly until the retreat, no one came out to oppose it.

Hubu Shangshu also breathed a sigh of relief, he was not worried that Zhou Bing threatened his position, his qualifications and achievements are there, unless he made a big mistake, the following people would never threaten him.I'm afraid that if Shang Sheng touches his lips, it will be ruined if his left servant is taken to the Ministry of Rites. It is a great fortune to know that there are two capable servants on the left and right!In the past few years, the accounts of the Ministry of Accounts are clear and the treasury is full, but the emperor has rewarded him a lot!

The imperial decree, Bingluan brocade and jade axis documents and first-class official decorations all went to Zhou Mansion after half a day.Zhou Shilang and his sister Zhou have already set up an incense case and are waiting at the mansion.Lin Zhenyu got the news of Shuiyang when the dynasty was scattered, disregarding that the Ministry of Industry wanted to be rewarded by Shangshu from top to bottom, she begged Shangfeng for leave, and hurriedly went to Zhou Mansion.

When the imperial decree was read out, Lin Zhenyu hid in the inner courtyard of the Zhou Mansion, stretching her neck to hear it.After thanking the eunuch and leaving, Zhenyu hugged his mother but shed tears - no matter how glorious he is, he can't honor his mother in a fair manner!

Both Zhou Hui and Uncle Zhou felt distressed. Zhou Bing touched his nephew, a little sad, and persuaded with a smile: "This time is also your credit, isn't it? You still cry when you are so old, and you are still a boy. Your cousin can't help it." What a joke!" Lin Zhenyu was embarrassed to wipe her eyes, but she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Zhou Hui held her son in her arms. As a mother, she naturally understood her son's thoughts very well, but she never dared to imagine such a life before. Zhou Hui was very content with her son and younger brother by her side, There is a caring niece, this order is just icing on the cake, but she can see it.

Zhenyu went back to the mansion when Jin Wu fell to the west and the afterglow faded away, and as soon as he left the mansion, he saw a carriage parked nearby.

Shui Yang pulled the young man into the car, touched Zhenyu's red and swollen eye circles, felt a little distressed, and persuaded with a smile: "Now that Aunt Zhou has a patent, although I can't tell you about your relationship, you can openly recognize her as a godmother. From now on, it's all right to support and be filial!"